GRE Word List
JUXTAPOSE
to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
| fester | to generate pus |
| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |